A recent chemical incident in Torrington, Connecticut, has proven that like so many other lessons in life, the importance of properly storing hazardous materials is timeless. The incident in question occurred at newly renovated photography studio that was once home to a prominent jewelry store that was lost long ago to the annals of time.…
Throughout the United States chemical incidents are far too regular an occurrence. The CDC reported that between the years of 1998-2008 “a total of 57,975 incidents and 15,506 injured persons, including 354 deaths took place”. The number of fatalities is too high, but it is low compared to the number of injuries. The cleanup process is the…
Another chemical explosion took place, and it seems that the trend will continue to ramp up in frequency with the removal of investigatory committees under the current administration. This video was caught on tape, and luckily no one was injured. It serves as a warning to all chemical industry leaders as to the possible devastation…
With hurricane Harvey, Houston has experienced a horrendous natural event. The damage was widespread and profuse. Emergency responders are still working diligently to carve out a path to normalcy for those affected. In a cruel twist of fate, a chemical incident throws it’s mess on top of the grotesque pile of hardship emergency workers and…
Sometimes, even when you take all the necessary precautions to avoid a chemical spill or leak, fate has something else in mind. One recent incident in Delaware involved a truck smashing into a manufacturing plant, which led to a potentially serious HAZMAT situation. HAZMAT Situation at AnalTech At around 6:30 a.m. Monday, a vehicle accident…
When workplace incidents occur some of the worst case scenarios inevitably take place where company’s are found negligent, or otherwise complacent to potential accidents and injuries. When a life has been taken there is no guidebook for immediately quelling the outrage and despair felt by the remaining family of the deceased, and there shouldn’t be.…
HAZMAT incidents happen more often than people think. Just recently a chemical incident took place at an adhesive plant. Luckily it received a quick response and the suspected chemicals did not leak. The official statement says that “At approximately 9:15 p.m., a mixer producing an epoxy adhesive overheated causing thermal decomposition. The smoke from the mixer…
Changes may soon be coming to chemical facilities and oil refineries. Under new instructions issued in the final days of the Obama administration, these operations could see closer attention from inspectors. Changes to OSHA Programs The directive labeled “PSM (Process Safety Management) Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program” was released on January 23rd. According to…
Following the correct procedure when it comes to the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals is vitally important in workplace safety. Here as US Hazmat Rentals, we want you to be prepared and vigilant so that your employees and company can remain unharmed during a possible chemical emergency. Although we hope an emergency never…
Chemical production companies have been operating under the cautious hand of government policy for years. Meant to keep the public and environment safe, these measures ensure that businesses and corporations are held responsible for any actions that may be seen as careless or dangerous. Companies that violate or fail to meet industry standards are punished with…